Fans of Makoto Shinkai’s poignant 2007 anime, 5 Centimeters Per Second, can mark their calendars! The highly anticipated live-action film adaptation has officially announced its theatrical release date in Japan: October 10th.
5 Centimeters Per Second Live-Action Film Is Coming
Alongside the release date, a new teaser image for the film has been unveiled, offering a glimpse into the visual style of the adaptation. The image features actor Hokuto Matsumura in the starring role of Takaki Tono, standing contemplatively before a blossoming sakura tree, set against a wintery backdrop. This iconic imagery immediately evokes the melancholic and beautiful atmosphere that fans cherish from the original anime.
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The live-action film is directed by Yoshiyuki Okuyama, with Fumiko Suzuki handling the script. Production company Spoon. is bringing the film to life, and Toho will be responsible for its distribution. Hokuto Matsumura takes on the leading role of Takaki Tono, the central character whose journey of love and lost innocence unfolds across three interconnected tales.
For those unfamiliar with the original work, 5 Centimeters Per Second tells the story of Takaki and Akari, two best friends who are separated by their families’ relocations. As Takaki journeys to reunite with Akari, memories and emotions resurface, leaving them to wonder if they will ever truly find their way back to each other and share their deepest feelings. GKIDS publishes the anime version on home video in the United States, allowing viewers to experience Shinkai’s critically acclaimed original.
This adaptation has been a topic of much discussion among anime enthusiasts, and the reveal of the premiere date and a new teaser image builds further anticipation for what promises to be a faithful yet fresh take on a beloved story.
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